Spinach & Potato Soup

I am a seasonal eater. As soon as the cold weather sets in all I want to eat is stews and soups. If, like me, you love soup. And you love spinach. You are going to love this recipe! This soup is tasty, healthy and very easy to make, but also very ‘spinachy’ (is that […]

Meatless Monday #13: Chickpea Curry

This is literally the easiest and quickest curry I have ever made…and it is delicious. You will need: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions minced/grated/chopped very finely 2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped finely 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger root, finely chopped 6 whole cloves 2 cinnamon quills or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon […]

Meatless Monday #12: Hummus

Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread made from chickpeas, and I absolutely adore it! I tried my hand at making my own for the first time just the other day and I was surprised at how easy it is. I definitely will not be buying hummus ever again. I love dipping fresh veggies […]

Meatless Monday #10: Vegetable and coconut Curry

Winter is knocking on the door in Gauteng which meant only one thing for this week’s Meatless Monday – Curry! This vegetable curry recipe is easy to make and packs a punch of flavour from turmeric, ginger and fresh chiles. You will need: 1 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 cup chopped brown onion 2 garlic […]

Meatless Monday #5: Mung bean Curry

Mung beans are small, green beans that belong to the legume family. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia and the Indian subcontinent and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a good source of antioxidants which may help lower ‘bad’ LDL […]